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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V701 EWBMOT history

V701 EWB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

V701 EWB green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
174,305 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 EWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 EWB was last recorded at 174,305 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 7,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,438 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,867 miles
Average per year
5,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,305 miles
  • 2022 – 166,438 miles
  • 2021 – 165,287 miles
  • 2020 – 163,486 miles
  • 2019 – 162,731 miles
  • 2018 – 161,670 miles
  • 2017 – 160,385 miles
  • 2016 – 158,646 miles
  • 2015 – 157,428 miles
  • 2014 – 154,980 miles
  • 2013 – 152,861 miles
  • 2012 – 150,943 miles
  • 2011 – 146,250 miles
  • 2010 – 136,580 miles
  • 2009 – 132,494 miles
  • 2008 – 121,510 miles
  • 2007 – 106,060 miles
  • 2006 – 92,497 miles
  • 2005 – 75,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,305 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,305 miles (+7,867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,305 miles
    Test number
    358537916030
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  2. Pass166,438 miles (+1,151)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,438 miles
    Test number
    852243844529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outside prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive seat belt and suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outside prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive seat belt and suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outside prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive seat belt and suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outside prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive seat belt and suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,287 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,287 miles
    Test number
    608270189821
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail165,280 miles (+1,794)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,280 miles
    Test number
    413561375012
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,486 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,486 miles
    Test number
    874996135992
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail163,485 miles (+754)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,485 miles
    Test number
    502983642528
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass162,731 miles (+1,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,731 miles
    Test number
    756365234131
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side general corrosion

  8. Pass161,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    434346758996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,670 miles (+1,285)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    107630182646
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass160,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,385 miles
    Test number
    451392270197
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  11. Fail160,385 miles (+1,739)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,385 miles
    Test number
    501040690496
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  12. Pass158,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,646 miles
    Test number
    196762851539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail158,646 miles (+1,218)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,646 miles
    Test number
    660047983566
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass157,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,428 miles
    Test number
    135240117875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail157,428 miles (+2,448)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,428 miles
    Test number
    846208396376
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension retaining device missing driveshaft bolt (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass154,980 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    268250574261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,861 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,861 miles
    Test number
    509304463231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass150,943 miles (+4,693)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,943 miles
    Test number
    247669662279
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise body slight corrosoin
    • NoteAdvise rear inner discs corroded

  19. Pass146,250 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    146,250 miles
    Test number
    328236171294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail145,857 miles (+9,277)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,857 miles
    Test number
    876012371205
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass136,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    136,580 miles
    Test number
    904362270265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail136,580 miles (+4,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,580 miles
    Test number
    821411970287
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass132,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    633649559213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail132,494 miles (+10,984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    152969259206
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  25. Pass121,510 miles (+15,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    663479168240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail106,060 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,060 miles
    Test number
    320765577497
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass106,060 miles (+13,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,060 miles
    Test number
    394745377418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,497 miles (+17,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    92,497 miles
    Test number
    231195276211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    384323975228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,495 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    914263975240
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about V701 EWB

Does V701 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 EWB expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 EWB?
The MOT on V701 EWB expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 EWB done?
V701 EWB was recorded at 174,305 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 5,243 miles a year.
Has V701 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 EWB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V701 EWB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V701 EWB find?
V701 EWB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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